{"product_id":"5c5v-sapporo-ball-kanji-japanese-baseball-cap","title":"Sapporo Hope 希 Ball Japanese Baseball Cap – Spruce · Navy · Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-stitched baseball over 札幌 (Sapporo) in white kanji, with red stitching on the ball. SAPPORO over 希 in white on the left side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaseball came to Sapporo in the 1870s with an American teacher at Sapporo Agricultural College. In 1877 he had his students make their own bats and balls, and they played bare-handed on the school grounds after class. The ball here has the hand-stitched look of those first balls, set over the city's name the way Japanese school and club badges put the emblem above the name. 希 (ki) means hope, Sapporo's virtue in Five Cities, Five Virtues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a classic dad-hat style baseball cap in 100% chino cotton twill, unstructured and low profile, so it sits close to the head and softens the more you wear it. The adjustable strap and antique buckle at the back mean one size fits most. Available in Spruce, Navy and Black. Made to order, and US orders are made in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 札幌 say?\u003c\/strong\u003e 札幌 is Sapporo, written in kanji. It's the capital of Hokkaido, in Japan's far north, and home of the Sapporo snow festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a hand-stitched ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e In 1877 students at Sapporo Agricultural College made their own bats and balls, and played without gloves. The stitched ball is a nod to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 5C5V stand for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Five Cities, Five Virtues: Sapporo 希 Hope, Tokyo 夢 Dream, Kyoto 和 Harmony, Osaka 力 Strength and Yokohama 信 Trust. Every 5C5V cap carries one city and its virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it embroidered or printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Embroidered in white thread with red stitching on the ball. The front is about 1.25″ × 1.85″ (3.2 × 4.7 cm), and the side is 1.6″ × 0.9″ (4 × 2.3 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e One size fits most, with an adjustable strap at the back. It's unstructured and low profile, so it sits close rather than tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spot clean with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent, then let it air dry. Don't put it in the washing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will it arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's made for you after you order: 2–5 business days to make, then 4–8 business days for US delivery or 2–6 business days for the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship to the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. US shipping is $5.95 flat per order, however many items are in it. Your cap is made and shipped from inside the US, so there are no import duties or customs charges to pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Wherever you ordered from, you have 30 days from delivery to send back unworn, unwashed items. Swapping for a different size is no problem at all. Email matthew@5c5v.co.uk with your order number and we'll send you the return address and help with the rest. We just ask that you cover the return postage. A fault or embroidery problem is always on us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% chino cotton twill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnstructured, low-profile 6-panel crown, 3⅛″ (7.6 cm) deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved visor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 embroidered eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable strap with antique buckle, one size fits most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront: Hand-stitched ball over 札幌, embroidered, about 1.25″ × 1.85″ (3.2 × 4.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft side: SAPPORO with 希 underneath in white, embroidered, 1.6″ × 0.9″ (4 × 2.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 5C5V design, not affiliated with any team or league\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank sourced from Vietnam or Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Spruce, Navy and Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot clean with a damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a mild detergent if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash or tumble dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry naturally, keeping the crown in shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is made to order, created especially for you once your order is placed. This helps reduce overproduction and waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction takes 2–5 business days. Delivery then takes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA: 4–8 business days, $5.95 flat per order however many items you buy. Made and shipped inside the US, so no import duties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK: 2–6 business days, £3.95, free on orders over £100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEU: 2–6 business days, £3.95, free express on orders over £100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest of the world: times and costs are on our Shipping page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by a 2-year warranty. Wherever you ordered from, US, UK or EU, you have 30 days from delivery to return or exchange unworn, unwashed items in their original condition, and any defect or embroidery problem is always on us. Need a different size? That's no problem at all. To swap or return, email matthew@5c5v.co.uk with your order number and we'll send you the return address and help with the rest. We just ask that you cover the return postage, unless the item is faulty or not what you ordered, in which case it's on us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"5C5V","offers":[{"title":"Spruce","offer_id":55172306764115,"sku":"1139864_8745","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":55172306698579,"sku":"1139864_7854","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy","offer_id":55172306731347,"sku":"1139864_7857","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3443\/7715\/files\/5c5v-sapporo-ball-japanese-baseball-cap-spruce-front-studio.jpg?v=1791455678","url":"https:\/\/www.5c5v.co.uk\/products\/5c5v-sapporo-ball-kanji-japanese-baseball-cap","provider":"5C5V | Five Cities. Five Virtues.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}